Obsessed with digital culture: writing on film, TV, music, and the internet

boy and trico

The conceptual thrust behind The Last Guardian had me somewhat confused when I first reviewed it. After a more complete experience it’s clear that my assumptions were right. For example, the main themes permeating both its story and gameplay are teamwork and friendship. To expertly explore those thoughts, Trico is a uniquely realised AI mechanic, which anchors the whole thing. Bringing him to life must have been a daunting prospect in an age where artificial intelligence is so widely weak. That they took to the task with such flair and determination is laudable in itself, and the end result is entirely one of a kind. …
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